Certificate of Achievement - Office Professional
Catalog 2009-2010
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in small and large business offices requiring support staff such as receptionists, administrative assistants, and general clerical assistance.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each courses used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certificate requirements can only be completed by attending both day and evening classes. Course requirements must be completed within three years of entering the program. At least 25 percent of the units must be completed at DVC. Substitutions will be considered on an individual basis.
Changes occur rapidly in the office information and technology environment; therefore, students should meet with an office professional certificate advisor in the business division to determine elective course work that will assist them in reaching their personal and professional goals.
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Required courses |
Units |
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BUS 101 |
Business English |
3 |
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BUS 103 |
Applied Business Mathematics |
3 |
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BUS 250 |
Business Communications I |
3 |
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BUSAC 181 |
Applied Accounting |
3 |
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BUSIM 111 |
Keyboarding II: Intermediate Word Processing and Skill Development |
3 |
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BUSIM 140 |
Database Records and Information Management |
3 |
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BUSIM 145 |
Business Spreadsheet Applications |
2 |
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BUSIM 211 |
Office Procedures and Technology |
3 |
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Elective units determined in consultation with certificate advisor |
6-9 |
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Total units required |
29-32 |
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Certificate participants must also meet established keyboarding and ten-key skill levels.
Keyboarding speed: 50 wpm; 10-Key: 120 kspm
Certificate of achievement in Office Professional (DataTel code CA.OFFPR.D)
Students are prepared for employment in small and large offices as an office assistant, word processor, account assistant, office supervisor, or support time coordinator.
SLO#1. Students will be able to apply standard business English to oral and written communication, including grammar, punctuation, mechanics, vocabulary, style and usage.
SLO#2. Students will be able to complete business-related mathematical problems with reasonable speed and accuracy, using calculators and business software.
SLO#3. Students will be able to interpret an information technology need, determine the type and scope of solution needed, and implement an effective strategy to address the need.
SLO#4. Students will be able to identify appropriate information compilation, reporting, storage and retrieval systems for common business situations, using manual and technological approaches.
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM
